Ways to Give
When you give to inewsource, you help power our investigative newsroom for you and your community.
Gifts of all sizes make a difference, in addition to making you a member of inewsource. Learn about the many ways to support our community-powered reporting and get involved.
Popular ways to become a member
Donate by mail
If you prefer sending a check, please make it out to “inewsource” with your name, full address, email or telephone number, and mail it to the address below:
Address:
inewsource
Attn: Philanthropy Department
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
Donate to our Investigative News Fund
Power our newsroom through this new fund to continue exposing injustice and holding power to account into the future.
Member Levels
Member (Up to $499)
- Unlimited digital access to inewsource.org
- Behind-the-scenes access to the inewsource newsroom, including Q&As with our dedicated reporters and inside news through our quarterly member newsletter
- Our gratitude and a place on our growing digital recognition wall
Champion ($500+)
- All Member benefits above, plus invites to members-only events to connect you with our newsroom and fellow inewsource members
- Personal thank you from our reporters included in new member welcome pack
Spotlight Club ($1,200+)
- As part of a unique circle of donors supporting credible and in-depth journalism, Spotlight Club members enjoy “behind the story” exclusives, advance release of major investigations and special events. Learn more about Spotlight Club levels and benefits.
Become a Community Partner
With a recurring monthly donation, you will join our most loyal supporters. A monthly credit card donation is easy.
Join the Spotlight Club
Donors who give $1,200 and more are invited to the Spotlight Club and gain access to exclusive events and benefits.
More Ways to Join
Donor-advised fund
Combine the most favorable tax benefits while supporting inewsource with a gift through your donor-advised fund.
Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor. Be sure to include inewsource’s EIN # 27-0732786. You can also designate inewsource as a beneficiary.
Mailing Instructions:
inewsource
EIN #27-0732786
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
Gifts of stocks or securities
Put stock in inewsource’s future with a donation of stock or mutual funds. With gifts of these appreciated securities, you may be able to avoid paying the capital gains tax.
To initiate a transfer, notify your broker or bank that you intend to electronically transfer the securities to inewsource and use the following address.
Address:
National Financial Services – DTC #0226
For the Benefit of: Investigative Newsource d.b.a. inewsource
Account #: 0BP769795
inewsource Tax ID #27-0732786
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
IMPORTANT: If you intend to transfer stock or securities, please contact Director of Philanthropy Bobbie Jo Kelso at bobbiejokelso@inewsource.org or (858) 254-1746 to ensure you receive proper credit for your gift. No donor information is provided to inewsource with transfers of stock or securities.
Planned giving
Help protect the journalism you love by creating your legacy. Giving options include a gift in your will, gifts of assets and investing in our endowment.
Other ways
Match your gift at work
Many companies will match your donation to inewsource as a charitable organization. Most will match contributions dollar for dollar. Please check with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program.
If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) (i.e. Federal Tax Identification Number), please use 27-0732786.
Address:
inewsource
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
Donate Your Vehicle
Donate a vehicle to inewsource via an easy, online process facilitated by CARS. Your vehicle contribution is 100% tax deductible. Pick up is free.
Fundraise through FaceBook
Celebrate your birthday or other important day with a Facebook fundraiser for inewsource.
